Multiple choice

Avidin is a protein in raw egg white.

Which of the following vitamins can combine with avidin producing the related deficiencies?

  1. Vitamin nicotinic acid

  2. Vitamin biotin

  3. Vitamin B12

  4. Vitamin E

  5. Vitamin D

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Avidin combines tightly with the vitamin biotin and can produce symptoms of biotin deficiency. Hence,  biotin is also known as anti-egg-white-injury factor.